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Based on Twitter and Facebook comments from Sen. Mike Oliverio (D), Del. Jonathan Miller (R) and Del. Doug Skaff (D) the Special Election bill appears to be dead. House and Senate conferees were unable to reach agreement on issues of disagreement between the houses - notably whether a candidate could run in both the Special Election and the General Election at the same time.
Capitol observers now expect Gov. Manchin to call a special election by executive order sometime early this week, perhaps as early as Monday.
The Attorney General's opinion suggested that the Governor has the authority to call such an election, but there may still be a legal challenge. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking, so any delays will likely jeopardize the feasibility of a primary and special election this fall.
The Daily Mail's Ry Rivard has more information here including comments from House Speaker Rick Thompson and Sec. of State Natalie Tennant.
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